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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
7 Days
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Discover a kingdom of dramatic landscapes, thrilling mountain scenery and fascinating ancient culture on this incredible tour of Wales.
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We cross the Welsh border to Llandudno, a jewel along the North Welsh Coast. Uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes, this Victorian seaside resort is home to a magnificent promenade, tearooms, and shops. After exploring, we continue to our first hotel, the Celtic Royal in Caernarfon. Located just a short walk from the town's port and castle, a warm Welsh welcome awaits. Throughout your stay, you can enjoy the hotel's complimentary leisure facilities, which include a pool, sauna and steam room.
After breakfast, we travel to Portmeirion. Situated on a private peninsula, this Italian-style village and gardens is one of Wales' premier destinations. Take in the stunning coastal scenery enhanced by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis' architecture. This afternoon, it's all aboard for a journey on the Ffestiniog Railway. Sit back as we wind through the glorious Snowdonia National Park and experience magnificent scenery from the comfort of a classic carriages hauled by a vintage steam engine.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Caernarfon. Situated on the eastern shore of the Menai Strait opposite the Isle of Anglesey; consider visiting the UNESCO Heritage site of Caernarfon Castle, just a few hundred yards away from the hotel, or board one of the Welsh Highland heritage steam trains which depart from the town's station (not included).
After our checking out from our hotel, we visit charming Barmouth, one of Wales's most beautiful beach resorts, before we continue our journey through Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, one of Wales' oldest towns and rumoured to be the birthplace of the legendary wizard Merlin. We will stay at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel for three nights.
We visit Picton Castle and Gardens this morning for a guided tour. Considered Pembrokeshire's most beautiful stately home and built in the 13th Century, explore one of the largest collections of cultivated plants in West Wales. This afternoon, we travel to Tenby for free time in this delightful harbour town and seaside resort steeped in ancient history and surrounded by castle walls.
After breakfast, we travel to cosy Mumbles. Nestled on Swansea Bay, explore this cosmopolitan seaside town beloved by legendary Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and home to a Victorian pier and a two-hundred-year-old lighthouse. From here, we continue to the Gower Heritage Centre to be joined by a knowledgeable guide for a tour of the Gower Peninsula by coach! Afterwards, we will return to the centre to enjoy a traditional cream tea.
Our final visit this morning takes us to the Royal Mint Experience on the outskirts of Cardiff for a fascinating insight into the history of UK coins and currency, including the opportunity to strike a personal memento! From here, we begin our homeward journey, and as we bid farewell to Wales, we leave with beautiful memories of some of the best this fair land has to offer.
Steeped in history (including a visit from a young Princess Victoria), the Celtic Royal is just a stone's throw from Caernarfon Castle. This comfortable hotel has fantastic facilities throughout.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift
Swimming pool
Gym
Sauna & steam room
Located in a spectacular position at the gateway to West Wales, the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel blends its old-world charm with modern facilities.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
WiFi
Lift
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind Sainsbury's Petrol Station Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5QB |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside The Butchers, Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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